High Flyers to Catch Live

Whether you like to admit it or not, we all love rim-rattling dunks and watching gifted student athletes raise their play above the rim. Below are a group of hoopers that are guaranteed to put on a show and they're a must-catch if they're playing in your area.    Let's just say you're likely less than thrilled if you see Terrion coming toward you in open space because you know you're about to be on the wrong end of a highlight reel. Benson is a strong, physical guard that shows his versatility throughout his games on both ends of the floor for his team. He's excellent on the fast break and skilled in how he moves without the ball. He's a beast on the defensive end in the paint - never backing down, going straight up to challenge anyone who dares an attempt every time. He's also a solid shooter from mid-range, he can knock down the three ball, and he hangs with the best of them when cleaning the glass offensively and defensively. Benson is going into his senior year and I'm expecting a BIG season from him. He's one to catch live every opportunity you get.     Ja'Lon takes some of the longest strides down the court that I've seen in recent memory. The amount of ground he covers with so few steps is truly impressive. Brown is a lengthy, athletic forward that can get folks up and out of their seats multiple times per game. If you see him charging toward you in the paint and you're not in position, it may be best to get out of the way. Brown isn't just a dunker, though. No shot is safe when he's protecting the paint. You can't even assume you're in the clear if you have a few steps on him because he's mastered the chase-down block. He can also knock it down from beyond the arc and he moves without the ball impressively well. I love how he uses his long arms on his drives - weaving in and out of traffic, bringing the ball over his defender, under his defender, and keeping it protected until it hits the net. Brown is going to make some big waves this upcoming season that you won't want to miss.     Isaiah is an offensive force and an absolute nightmare to deal with for his defenders. He somehow manages to always operate at full speed without any inkling of chaos or recklessness - I'm not sure exactly how he does it. Fleming is a quick, smart guard that can change the game quickly with his energy and hustle. He combines his electric speed with an impressive vertical that he uses to fly to the rim and establish himself as a shot-blocking point man. His ballhandling is elite and he can break ankles with the best of them. The way he handles reminds me a bit of Steph. I love the fearlessness that Fleming plays with. He often will hurl his body through the air on the way to the rim and either get the bucket, get the foul, or finish through contact - all wins. I'm excited to see what Fleming does next season and I bet he'll be popping up on more and more folks' radars.     Coleman is a long, skilled center that could very well end up being a 7-footer as he gets closer to college. He's excellent in the paint on both ends - devouring rebounds, sending opposing shots to the moon, and putting up second and third attempts for his squad consistently. He moves really nicely without the ball and you can tell he has a high basketball IQ. Elkins is a double-double machine and his size makes him an incredibly difficult assignment for most of his defenders. He's a solid shooter, a good passer, and he does not make mistakes very often at all. His patience on the court allows him to make the best decisions possible for himself and his teammates. As he gets closer to his senior year, I expect Elkins to be in high demand, as skilled big men usually are. I'm pumped to see what Coleman does next season and I expect him to garner more and more attention as the games go by.     If Ethan isn't on your radar yet, you're going to want to get to one of his games as soon as you can this upcoming season. Sheats is a long, skilled forward with an immense amount of talent in multiple areas. He's incredibly good at moving without the ball and always seems to be in the right place at the right time for his guards - tip-ins, offensive rebounds, streaking to the hoop for an easy dunk or layup - you name it, he's there. He's graceful in the air and he can contort his body mid-flight better than most to get himself the best look at the rim possible. Ethan is also a knockdown shooter from beyond the arc and mid-range, making him an extremely dangerous player to come up against. I can't wait to see what Sheats does next season and I imagine he'll continue turning a ton of heads his direction.

Whether you like to admit it or not, we all love rim-rattling dunks and watching gifted student athletes raise their play above the rim. Below are a group of hoopers that are guaranteed to put on a show and they're a must-catch if they're playing in your area.